Process for producing vinegar marine algae powder

Abstract

The present invention provides a vinegar marine algae powder or grain which is rich in marine algae minerals and dietary fibers in a highly absorbable form and which has a favorable taste.

1. A production process for a vinegar marine algae powder, characterized by (a) subjecting a marine algae powder blended with an edible filler and additives to an impregnation treatment with vinegar and then (b) drying and pulverizing the blend obtained in part (a). 
     
     
       2. The process as described in  claim 1 , wherein the impregnation treatment is carried out with 50 to 2000 parts by weight of the vinegar per 100 parts by weight of the marine algae powder. 
     
     
       3. The process as described in  claim 1 , wherein the drying and pulverization is carried out by a spray drying method or a freeze drying method. 
     
     
       4. The process as described in  claim 1 , wherein the drying and pulverization is carried out on the conditions of a blast temperature of about 170 to about 220° C. and an exhaust temperature of about 110 to about 150° C. 
     
     
       5. The production process for a vinegar marine algae powder of  claim 1 , wherein said additives are selected from the group consisting of vitamins, minerals, edible salts and condiments. 
     
     
       6. The production process for a vinegar marine algae powder of  claim 5 , wherein said vitamins are selected from the group consisting of carotene, vitamin B and vitamin C. 
     
     
       7. The production process for a vinegar marine algae powder of  claim 5 , wherein said minerals are selected from the group consisting of calcium acetate, calcium carbonate, sodium phosphate, sodium citrate and potassium citrate. 
     
     
       8. The production process for a vinegar marine algae powder of  claim 5 , wherein said edible salts are selected from the group consisting of Zn, Mo, Fe, Cu, Se, and I. 
     
     
       9. The production process for a vinegar marine algae powder of  claim 5 , wherein said condiments are selected from the group consisting of sugar and sodium chloride. 
     
     
       10. The production process for a vinegar marine algae powder of  claim 5 , further comprising enzymes.